Floats/Dance/Cars/Etc

RULES AND GUIDELINES 

1. Floats will be judged in the following categories: Comic, Fancy, Original, Religious, and Youth. If it is in your best interest, please initial where indicated on the float application to have your category changed. Also note that when your category is changed, we go by the description given on the application. Please be detailed as to what the theme is. We want to award as many prizes as possible but need your clarity to help us.

2. Dance Academies/Dance Troupes are in a separate category and scored against each other NOT against the floats. Please limit any parade routine stoppages (except by the judges stand). The gaps created cause people to roam through the parade because they see a clear spot.

3. Floats shall not exceed 13 ft in height, due to over head power lines.

4. NOTHING is to be distributed by anyone participating in the parade. This means passing out along the curb, as well as, tossing from a vehicle or float. This is a safety precaution so no one is injured.

5. In accordance with the By-laws, “no unlicensed operator of mini-bikes, mopeds, go-carts, ATV’s, or golf carts are to participate in the parade unless authorized by the committee.” If you do not have prior consent, you will not be eligible to participate with the aforementioned motorized vehicle(s). If you have been pre-approved to use the equipment, proper safety equipment must be worn. Any dangerous activities will result in IMMEDIATE ejection from the parade and disqualification of the entry.

6. Also in accordance with the by-laws: “There shall be: no political sponsoring of candidates for upcoming election, no advertising or stickers on floats. Anyone running for political office may not promote themselves in the parade for political aspirations. A float may be entered with no political advertisement, except that the float is being sponsored by a political party.”

7. Please be sure to fill your application out completely and accurately. The length of the entry is to include any vehicle that may be pulling your entry. These figures are marked out and you are given that much space for you entry. If you are not certain, please measure before you submit your application.

8. SHOTGUNS, CHERRY BOMBS, FIRECRACKERS, OR ANYTHING THAT CAN SHOOT PROJECTILES OR HAS A CHARGE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED….THIS INCLUDES PAINTBALL GUNS, AIR RIFLES, ETC.

9. Please mail completed application with non-refundable $10 registration fee to: FLOATS , PO Box 575 Alloway NJ 08001 by Friday October 21st 2011; Or for Antique vehicles a non-refundable $5 per vehicle. Please mail to same PO Box.

10. The rain date for the Parade is Sunday (TBA), with the times being the same. If there is a potential for rain, you can call 856-339-9079 or 609-202-1859 the day of the parade for any changes that may be made. A message will be recorded giving you the information. Please do not expect a return call on the day of the parade, as we are busy getting the parade together.

11. Line up time is 5 PM. Please go to the White tent at the Alloway Township Municipal Building, located on Greenwich Street, to find out where your group/entry is being staged. The staging area will consist of Cedar Street, School Lane and part of Waterworks Rd. DO NOT use these roads to cut through for a quicker way to the tent if you happen to be running late.

12. Please carpool if possible, as parking is limited around the staging area. The side streets may have parking, but they are also limited to one side of the road for emergency purposes.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call Kaiti Handte at 339-9079 or 856-275-8008, or if you prefer, you can e-mail any questions to allowayhalloweenparade@yahoo.com